Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Wordless Wednesday- Oleta River State Park




 Oleta River State Park is in South Florida and offers camping, hiking, kayaking, bicycling for sport. There is also a lagoon type beach that is calm as a lake. It is located in North Miami and very close to the beach.

Last week when my older son and his family was visiting we hiked one day and kayaked another day. Here are some of our photos.

Question: 

???The big red berry/fruit was totally baffling to all of us. I have never seen anything like it. 
Does anyone know what it is? I would love to know.. thanks..????









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  1. gfe--gluten free easilyJanuary 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM

    It appears to be miracle fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum. It's possible that when you've seen it in the past it has been blooming and had white flowers vs berries. It seems that in the 80s, there was an attempt to market it as it made sour foods sweet (without sugar) but the FDA classified it as a food additive and wanted food safety studies, which were determined to be cost prohibitive, it seems.
    http://frutalestropicales.com/en/home/168-synsepalum-dulcificum-miracle-fruit.html

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    1. gluten Free A_Z BlogJanuary 7, 2020 at 11:16 PM

      Thank Shirley- I had no idea and I'm so glad that you were able to tell me. The fruit is so beautiful but I had never seen anything like it before. Happy New Year

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    2. gfe--gluten free easilyJanuary 7, 2020 at 11:51 PM

      You're welcome! I love doing research, Judee, and looked it up. The leaves reminded me of a water oak tree. http://knowledgebase.lookseek.com/Water-Oak-Quercus-nigra.html

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  2. Veronica LeeJanuary 7, 2020 at 11:42 PM

    I think my mom used to grow this fruit in her garden over here on our tropical side of the pond but I didn't know it was a miracle fruit! How fascinating!

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  3. Angie's RecipesJanuary 8, 2020 at 12:07 AM

    I don't know what those big red berries are...but they look beautiful! Have a wonderful day, Judee.

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 8, 2020 at 5:24 AM

    I'm not familiar with the plant. The red berries are attractive.

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  5. Sheltie TimesJanuary 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    Beautiful plant. The berries are uniquely shaped.

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  6. Cruisin PaulJanuary 8, 2020 at 8:53 AM

    Looking great and you do have beautiful weather. See ya Judee.

    Cruisin Paul

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  7. Phil SladeJanuary 8, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    You seem to have found the answer to your query Judee. Isn't the Internet wonderful?

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  8. BirgittaJanuary 9, 2020 at 3:35 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  9. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningJanuary 9, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    I enjoyed your hiking photos Judee. The Synsepalum dulcificum is an interesting plant. I am glad someone could come to the rescue!

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  10. betty-NZJanuary 9, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    Thanks for taking us along on your walk with your lovely photos!

    Your post is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!

    My Corner of the World

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  11. Nancy ChanJanuary 10, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    I have not seen such red berries but the leaves do look familiar.

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  12. Elkes LebensglückJanuary 10, 2020 at 12:16 PM

    beautiful Photos, I don't know her either!
    Greetings Elke

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